The Hongi, a traditional Māori greeting, holds a significant place in New Zealand’s indigenous culture. More than a mere form of salutation, the Hongi serves as a profound representation of community, respect, and shared existence. By pressing their noses and foreheads together, participants in a Hongi not only acknowledge each other's presence but also, symbolically, share a breath of life.
The first day of tour where we are staying one night in Tokaanu then a week in Thames, and a week in Rotorua was very eventful and frightening.